Patrick Ishmael, Author at Show-Me Institute

Patrick Ishmael is the director of government accountability at the Show-Me Institute. He is a native of Kansas City and graduate of Saint Louis University, where he earned honors degrees in finance and political science and a law degree with a business concentration. His writing has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Weekly Standard, and dozens of publications across the state and country. Ishmael is a regular contributor to Forbes and HotAir.com. His policy work predominantly focuses on tax, health care, and constitutional law issues. He is a member of the Missouri Bar.

Patrick Ishmael

Will Missouri Reform Its Health Insurance Regulations in 2020?

Are Government Unions Adequately Informing Workers of Their Rights?

Short-Term Medical Insurance Makes the News Again

Legislators Shouldn’t Neglect Health Care Reform Opportunities in 2020

Missouri’s Government Union Reforms Still Tied Up in the Courts

“Medicare for All” Remains a Terrible, Terrible Idea

Show-Me Institute v. Office of Administration: A Brief Update

Medicaid Expansion Costs

Testimony: The Need for Real Pension Reform

Testimony: The Importance of Empowering Patients

A Deep Dive into Our Transparency Lawsuit

We’re Suing the State

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